Radiation Safety in Nursing Practice

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What is one of the responsibilities of a registered nurse?

  • Conduct genetic counseling
  • Report any changes to the doctor (correct)
  • Perform surgical procedures independently
  • Administer anesthesia

Which task can a licensed nurse do under supervision?

  • Handle patient care basics (correct)
  • Perform advanced diagnostics
  • Manage hospital operations
  • Prescribe medications

Which of the following statements is correct about a registered nurse's role?

  • They can rate all nurses in the hospital. (correct)
  • They cannot oversee the work of licensed nurses.
  • They are not involved in patient care activities.
  • They only assist doctors without performing any assessments.

What is a restricted activity for licensed nurses?

<p>Independently evaluating patient conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a duty of a registered nurse?

<p>Write prescriptions for medications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to a poor image quality in radiographic procedures?

<p>Presence of radiopaque materials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does NOT contribute to dose creep in radiographic imaging?

<p>Use of automatic exposure control (AEC) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might operators avoid increasing the radiation dose during an imaging session?

<p>To ensure patient safety (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common response to fears of obtaining a bad image?

<p>Increasing the imaging dose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly addresses the impact of radiopaque objects during radiography?

<p>They complicate the image due to their density (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells are likely to be more sensitive to factors affecting cell division?

<p>Blood-producing cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference in sensitivity between rapidly dividing cells and slowly replicating cells?

<p>Rapidly dividing cells are more sensitive to factors affecting division. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding trauma and its classification?

<p>Sport injuries are classified as sub trauma. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of cellular sensitivity, which statement is correct?

<p>Cells responsible for long-term functions are less sensitive than actively dividing cells. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario exemplifies a sub trauma?

<p>A sport-related injury that does not need immediate attention. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be monitored in a patient experiencing acute trauma?

<p>Vital signs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which level of consciousness indicates a patient is awake but has difficulty staying alert?

<p>Drowsy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario is it crucial to provide pain relief?

<p>In cases of acute trauma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What describes a comatose patient in terms of responsiveness?

<p>Unresponsive and not aware of surroundings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following levels of consciousness indicates a patient who can respond to stimuli but is not fully aware?

<p>Unconscious but reactive to stimuli (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for not exposing people during equipment evaluation or training?

<p>To ensure safety and minimize radiation exposure. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a large focal spot-to-skin distance imply?

<p>Decreased radiation dose to the skin. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does collimation affect gonadal exposure?

<p>Reduces exposure by narrowing the useful beam. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the relationship between collimation and radiation safety?

<p>Collimation enhances radiation safety by reducing exposure. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential consequence of not using proper collimation during radiological procedures?

<p>Increased gonadal exposure and risk. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Linced Personnel: Perform basic tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse.
  • Registered Nurses: Administer medications, report patient condition changes to physicians, and evaluate other nurses within the hospital setting.

Radiation Safety

  • Patient Protection: Individuals are not exposed to radiation for evaluation, training, or research purposes.
  • Focal Spot-to-Skin Distance: A larger distance reduces radiation exposure.
  • Collimation: Reduces radiation exposure by limiting the beam area, but can impact image quality.
  • Automatic Exposure Control (AEC): Not used in the presence of radiopaque materials, such as metal.
  • Dose Creep: Avoid increasing radiation doses out of fear of poor image quality.

Cell Sensitivity and Radiation Effects

  • Mitotic Rate: Cells that divide rapidly are more sensitive to radiation than those with slow replication rates.
  • Example: Blood-producing cells are highly sensitive compared to nerve cells.

Trauma Management

  • Sub Trauma: Injuries from sports or other activities that do not require immediate attention.
  • Acute Trauma: Urgent medical attention is required with monitoring of vital signs and pain management.
  • Levels of Consciousness:
    • Alert and Conscious: Fully aware and responsive.
    • Drowsy: Slightly impaired consciousness.
    • Unconscious but Reactive: Responds to stimuli but is not fully aware.
    • Comatose: Unconscious and unresponsive.

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